Physiology and Biophysics - PHYB

The purpose of this course is to enable students to acquire a detailed and up-to-date understanding of the Biology of Reproduction at both the physiological and molecular levels.

Physiology and Biophysics

PHYB

512

Gastrointestinal Physiology

2 hours.

Advanced study of the physiology of the gastrointestinal tract. Special emphasis will be placed on recent developments in cellular and molecular aspects and on how they relate to established concepts in the literature. Prerequisite(s): PHYB 402 or consent of the instructor.

Focuses on pathogenesis and fundamental mechanisms of impaired cardiac performance due to systemic and cardiac disease. Function and pathology of diseased heart in relation to normal healthy states and therapeutic interventions. Prerequisite(s): GCLS 500 and either GCLS 501 or GCLS 502 or GCLS 503; or consent of the course coordinator.

Physiology and Biophysics

PHYB

523

Exercise Biology in Health and Disease

3 hours.

Interrelationships between exercise and various pathological conditions. Current research focusing on molecular and cellular mechanisms in healthy and diseased states. Same as KN 523. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

Physiology and Biophysics

PHYB

530

Stem Cells

2 hours.

Discussion of stem cell development into different cell types that may offer a renewable source of replacement cells to treat diseases, conditions, and disabilities. Cells from adult tissue, fetal tissue, and embryonic sources are discussed. Recommended background: Knowledge of cell biology.

Physiology and Biophysics

PHYB

540

Ion Channels: Structure, Function, Pharmacology and Pathology

2 hours.

The concept of ion channels is treated from the perspectives of their molecular structures and functions. Modulation, pathological conditions (channelopathies), and pharmacological intervention will also be treated. Same as PCOL 540. Recommended background: One undergraduate course in biochemistry and one in physiology, or consent of the instructor.

Primarily for students in physiology. Registration limited to eight. A laboratory course designed to acquaint students with advanced techniques and methodology in physiologic investigations. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the M.S. or Ph.D. in Physiology and Biophysics program, and credit or concurrent registration in PHYB 401 or the equivalent; or consent of the instructor.

Physiology and Biophysics

PHYB

585

Cell Biology

4 hours.

Functional and structural organization of the cell with emphasis on the cellular basis of physiological activity. Same as ANAT 585, and MIM 585.

Physiology and Biophysics

PHYB

586

Cell Physiology

3 hours.

Advanced functional and structural organization of the cell with emphasis on the cellular basis of physiological activity. Prerequisite(s): PHYB 552 and GCLS 501 and GCLS 503; or consent of the instructor.

Physiology and Biophysics

PHYB

590

Seminar in Cardiovascular Science

1 hours.

Weekly seminars on advanced cardiovascular science topics by staff and invited speakers. Satisfactory/Unsatisactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Consent from the course coordinator. Enrollment is open to students following completion of their first year of graduate studies.

Physiology and Biophysics

PHYB

591

Departmental Seminar

1 hours.

Weekly seminar by staff and invited speakers. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Required of all physiology and biophysics students each fall and spring semester while enrolled in the graduate program. Prerequisite(s): Graduate or professional standing.

Physiology and Biophysics

PHYB

592

Experimental and Diagnostic Methods in Cardiovascular Science

3 hours.

Establishes the fundamental physical basis between diagnostic and experimental procedures in the clinic and basic science laboratory, combined with some direct observation of methods used for experimental approaches. Prerequisite(s): GCLS 500 and either GCLS 501 or GCLS 502 or GCLS 503; or consent of the course coordinator.

Physiology and Biophysics

PHYB

594

Special Topics in Physiology and Biophysics

1 TO 4 hours.

Topics may include bioengineering, endocrinology, membrane biology, ion transport and its regulation, muscle physiology, neurophysiology, molecular neurobiology and others of current significance in physiology and biophysics. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

Physiology and Biophysics

PHYB

595

Journal Club and Seminar in Physiology

1 hours.

Student presentation and discussion of assigned topics of current importance in physiology and biophysics as well as related fields. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Limited to degree candidates in physiology and biophysics.

Physiology and Biophysics

PHYB

596

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours.

Individual study guided by a faculty member. The format of the course, examination and grading to be established by the faculty member. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

Physiology and Biophysics

PHYB

598

M.S. Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours.

Thesis work under the supervision of a graduate adviser. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in physiology and biophysics.

Physiology and Biophysics

PHYB

599

Ph.D. Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours.

Thesis work under the supervision of a graduate adviser. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only.